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Macon, Georgia Area

Monitor new and major construction and repair projects statewide.Coordinate real property transfers, including sale and disposition of facilities.Develop and update Facilities Master Plan.Liaison with GEFA, GSFIC and SPC.

Manage and maintain 636 sub and prime recipient contracts awarded in 6 grants under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) totaling $7.1 million in contractsMonitor contract activity and ensure recipients perform in accordance with terms and conditions of contractReview contract invoice documents for 1512 Compliance ensuring transparency and accountability prior to payment Perform reconciliations and verifications of multiple ARRA databases with Program Managers Responsible for electronic and hard copy contract file maintenance Evaluate contract status near project completion and process necessary documents to close out contractsDocument financial and full time equivalent data from contracts, verify DUNS numbers for contracts over $25,000 and provide job and project activities for quarterly federal reporting Establish methods for monitoring and maintaining a smooth cycle of contract performance, payments and other related functionsCooperate with regulatory auditors in conducting audits by explaining documentation practices and systems, preparing requested materials and ensuring availability if necessaryCommunicate with internal customers regarding requests for bids, contract amendments, IRS documentation and other issues that may arise

Managed installation of multiple decentralized wastewater treatment plants simultaneously Organized project planning including forecasting project expenditures and recommended labor, equipment and materials for project implementation Purchased materials and negotiated pricing with suppliers and sub-contractors resulting in 25% cost reductionsSupervised 2 four person crews Prepared weekly project updates, revenue forecasting and client invoicingAnalyzed progress against weekly goals and recommended action for improvement Established and maintained relationships with clients Worked with Environmental Protection Division, engineers, developers and state inspectors Read blueprints and civil plans Projects represented over $2 million in sales

Managed all stages of housing construction Responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and payrollGathered financial information (budgets, financial statements) for construction lendingPrepared and submitted building permit applications in Clayton, Fayette, Fulton and Henry counties (38 total) Effectively scheduled 20 subcontractors and delivery of materials to ensure quality and minimize cycle time and costs Accountable for financial management and profit margins representing $5.3 million in housing inventoryEnsured quality workmanship according to TP Homes standards and International building codes Met with real estate and banking professionals, suppliers and county officials for updates on market conditions and jobsite efficiency Attended closings and Home Builder Association meetings for networking and current trends

Responsible for creation and distribution of marketing collateral including flyers, catalogs and website content Initiated distribution of customer surveys Analyzed and recommended actions for improvement based on customer feedback Assisted in Competitive Analysis regarding pricing, delivery, product offerings and services Managed marketing communications including mass mailings, promotional giveaways and industry/association advertising initiativesScheduled and coordinated industry trade showsProvided customer samples and technical product support

Bba, International Business

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